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Finland has released the long list of names it hopes to draw from to defend its Olympic bronze medal in mens hockey. The Finns joined Canada, Russia, Sweden and the United States in releasing an invitation roster for its summer Olympic evaluation camp. Highlighting the list is 42-year-old Anaheim winger Teemu Selanne, who is aiming to participate in his sixth Olympics for Finland. Selanne previously represented his country at the 1992 Albertville Games, as well as the four Olympics that have featured full participation from National Hockey league players: 1998 in Nagano, 2002 in Salt Lake City, 2006 in Torino and 2010 in Vancouver. 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LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Oklahoma State coach Brad Underwood motioned his team over for an early timeout, slammed his clipboard to the hardwood and began screaming.The Cowboys were lethargic, seemingly uninterested in playing defense.Once Underwood lit into them and replaced four starters, the Cowboys couldnt be stopped.Jeffrey Carroll had 20 points and Oklahoma State racked up 19 steals in a 97-70 win over Georgetown on Wednesday in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational.We didnt guard anybody. We didnt do anything we talked about. We were flat emotionally, Underwood said. There was just no energy. And the one thing I know Im going to get from my bench is energy.Oklahoma State (5-1) bounced back from a 32-point demolishing by No. 4 North Carolina in the semifinals by revving up its pressure defense -- after Underwoods outburst.With Jawun Evans as the only starter left, the Cowboys harassed the Hoyas into one mistake after another and raced off to the other end for easy baskets.Oklahoma State forced 28 turnovers and converted those into 41 points. Thanks to Underwoods lineup change, the Cowboys had a 59-16 advantage in bench points and rode out of Maui with a resounding victory.Evans had 13 points and Brandon Averette 12 for Oklahoma State.For the most part, very, very pleased, Underwood said. Were getting better defensively. Were still making too many silly fouls, but well clean that up.Georgetown (2-4) lost to No. 16 Wisconsin in the semifinals because of rebounding and to Oklahoma State due to turnovers.The Hoyas shot 51 percent, but the problem was the shots they couldnt get up from the multitude of turnovers that had coach John Thompson III shaking his fists in anger at times on the sideline.Rodney Pryor led the Hoyas with 15 points and Bradley Hayes added 133.ddddddddddddWe did not do a good job of protecting the ball, Thompson said. We did not do a good job of keeping our dribble, maintaining our dribble. Once you pick it up, youre dead.Oklahoma States press was at its best in a tournament-opening win over UConn, but did little good in a 107-75 loss to North Carolina in the semifinals.The Hoyas struggled with the Cowboys pressure in the third-place game, leading to turnovers and breakouts in transition that came in bunches.Cameron McGriff had one of the best dunks of the tournament with a tomahawk-and-foul over Pryor, and Carroll had another backboard shaker with a two-handed putback slam.Oklahoma State forced 14 turnovers in the first half -- 11 on steals -- that led to 18 points and a 50-35 lead after Thomas Dziagwas buzzer-beating 3-pointer.The second half was more UConn turnovers, more points in transition for Oklahoma State.Evans had one steal in UConns end early in the half, fed the ball to Forte and ran back without looking as his backcourt mate drained a 3-pointer in transition.This is not me making excuses, but we had some guys out there that were in that situation for the first time, the first time, either a freshman, or it was their first time with us, Thompson said. And so its a learning experience for them.BIG PICTUREConnecticut: Had a solid opening win over No. 13 Oregon in Maui, but consecutive lopsided losses show theres still plenty of work to do.Oklahoma State: Played two solid games sandwiched around a what-can-you-do loss to one of the best teams in the nation. A solid trip to Maui.UP NEXTGeorgetown: Hosts Howard on Sunday.Oklahoma State: Hosts Rogers State on Nov. 30. ' ' '